Public Art Commission for the Clark Small Animal Hospital at Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University Announces 2026 Open Call for Artists

Texas A&M University and the College of Veterinary Medicine seek an exceptional professional artist or artist-led team to create a site-specific artwork for the Clark Small Animal Teaching Hospital, a new facility opening in Summer 2027.

This high-profile commission offers the opportunity to create an iconic piece at one of the nation’s most respected schools of veterinary medicine. The selected artwork is envisioned in the prominent front corner of the building highly visible to occupants and to those passing by outside.

Site Location

The commission site is an internal corner of the new teaching hospital. A corner with high visibility to building occupants and to passersby on University Drive and Agronomy Road.

The artwork will be experienced by:

  • Faculty and Staff
  • Students
  • Clients of the hospital

The Linda & Dennis Clark ’68 Small Animal Teaching Hospital is a $180 million state-of-the-art veterinary project currently under construction at Texas A&M University. Scheduled to open in August 2027, the 135,000-square-foot facility at the corner of Raymond Stotzer Parkway and Agronomy Road will expand emergency care, intensive care, and 15 specialized veterinary disciplines.

 

 

Artistic Vision

The College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a work of appropriate scale, aesthetic distinction, and conceptual depth that:

  • Commands attention and functions as a landmark
  • Demonstrates mastery of materials and site integration
  • Reflects innovation while honoring traditions of the discipline
  • Meets all durability, safety, and accessibility standards

A variety of media will be considered, including sculpture, environmental work, architectural intervention, light-based installation, and interdisciplinary approaches.

Budget & Scope

The anticipated budget for this work is approximately $500,000

The selected artist/team will be responsible for:

  • Site-specific design development
  • Detailed drawings, renderings, and technical documentation
  • Budget and timeline development
  • Fabrication and installation oversight
  • Coordination with architects, engineers, and university stakeholders
  • Maintenance documentation and public presentations

Timeline

  • RFP Deadline: Dec. 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m. CT)
  • Artist Selection: Jan. 29, 2027
  • Design Development: Feb.–May 2027
  • Fabrication: May–June/July 2027
  • Installation: July/Aug. 2027

Eligibility

Open to professional artists and artist-led teams with demonstrated experience in large-scale public art commissions.

Applicants must demonstrate:

  • Artistic excellence
  • Experience with complex public art projects
  • Technical expertise in materials and fabrication
  • Ability to collaborate with institutional clients and project teams

Submission Requirements (RFP – Phase 1)

Submit a single PDF (max 25 MB) including:

  1. Letter of Interest (max 2 pages)
  2. Resume/CV
  3. Portfolio: 7–10 completed works
  4. Documentation of at least 3 Public Art Projects (include budgets, site context, and client contacts)
  5. Three Professional References
  6. Team Information (if applicable)

File Name: LastName_FirstName_ClarkVetHospital_RFP.pdf
Submit to: [email protected]
Subject Line: Clark Veterinary RFP Submission

 

Questions

Submit questions in writing to: [email protected]
Subject Line: Clark Veterinary RFP Question
Deadline for questions: Nov. 10, 2026